Homestyle Stuffed Peppers

Old-fashioned stuffed peppers just like mom used to make! Green bell peppers stuffed with beef and rice are smothered in a tangy tomato sauce.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr
• Calories: 557 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 cup white vinegar
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup finely chopped onion
• 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
• 0.5 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
• 4 medium green bell peppers, tops and seeds removed
• 1 cup leftover cooked white rice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven, basting peppers with sauce several times, until beef filling is no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Step 2

Gather all ingredients. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Step 3

Add peppers and boil until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer peppers to a colander and run under cold water to cool.

Step 4

Mix ground beef, cooked rice, bread crumbs, 4 tablespoons Parmesan, onion, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until well combined.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spoon beef mixture into peppers.

Step 6

Place peppers into a baking dish with the stuffing facing up.

Step 7

Stir tomato sauce and vinegar together in a bowl. Pour tomato sauce mixture over peppers.

Step 8

Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan over top.